In this informative YT short, learn one of the essential basics of sailing - always having a stopper knot at the bitter end of your rope. Discover the figure-eight knot, a simple and common stopper knot that every sailor should know. Understand the crucial role it plays in preventing the rope from slipping through the block and getting lost. Ideal for sailing beginners, this short imparts a valuable lesson that can save you time and frustration while on the water.

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⚓️ scanboat.com Sellers and buyers meet on scanboat. It is possible to search more than 10.000 boats from across Europe. Once you have made your searches and are logged in, you have the option to save your search for a boat and create an ad agent. Then you will automatically be informed when your dream boat is for sale on scanboat.

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Gains are a type of joint specific to boatbuilding that allows two over-laping planks to join together into a common plane at the stem and transom of a lapstrake planked boat. Follow our series "Building the Catalina Wherry" to see details of cutting gains.

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Care must be taken crossing the Wide Bay Bar at the southern end of Fraser Island. There are directional lights on both Fraser Island and Inskip Point which guide craft across the bar. Up to date GPS waypoints are also available from the Tin Can Bay VMR on VHF 67 and VHF82. They can also be contacted on tel: 07 5486 4290 More info at http://www.liveaboardcruiser.com

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